Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bishwal, Rheumatologist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Where did Dr. Bishwal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Bishwal speak?
Dr. Bishwal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bishwal typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Bishwal diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bishwal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M109: Gout, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bishwal typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Bishwal performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bishwal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Bishwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Bishwal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-6111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bishwal accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Bishwal in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Bishwal's office located?
Dr. Shantanu Bishwal's Primary Practice
675 Baltimore Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 808-6111
What hospitals are Dr. Bishwal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bishwal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bishwal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bishwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942400759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bishwal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bishwal